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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L7 CNOMOT history

L7 CNO is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 261,157 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

L7 CNO silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
261,157 km
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,009 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 CNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 CNO was last recorded at 261,157 km on 11 Mar 2026, 238,672 km more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2009.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2013: 28,818 miles, lower than 41,511 miles on 10 Feb 2012.
  • 3 Feb 2016: 39,862 miles, lower than 58,881 miles on 16 Feb 2015.
  • 1 Mar 2019: 76,825 miles, lower than 97,899 miles on 28 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
22,485 km · 25 Feb 2009
Between the last two tests
238,672 km
Average per year
14,009 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 261,157 km
  • 2009 – 22,485 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,157 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass261,157 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    261,157 km
    Test number
    130192286437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass149,474 miles (+10,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,474 miles
    Test number
    877433547581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass138,500 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,500 miles
    Test number
    438807278063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,487 miles (+14,277)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,487 miles
    Test number
    561864957140
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass124,210 miles (+11,404)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,210 miles
    Test number
    927642288507
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,806 miles (+10,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,806 miles
    Test number
    984171077303
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass101,890 miles (+8,423)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,890 miles
    Test number
    755446808773
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip's (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view for some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryService Brake Pedal has slight reserve travel

  8. Pass93,467 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,467 miles
    Test number
    612188174785
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail93,467 miles (+16,642)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,467 miles
    Test number
    535259344477
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,825 miles (-21,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,825 miles
    Test number
    413173478459
    • AdvisoryBoot area full

  11. Pass97,899 miles (+50,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,899 miles
    Test number
    471724899568
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass47,513 miles (+7,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    493628955056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close To Limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close To Limits (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass39,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,862 miles
    Test number
    983669852394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,862 miles (-19,019)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,862 miles
    Test number
    118456453162
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass58,881 miles (+25,721)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,881 miles
    Test number
    665257545074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,160 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    33,160 miles
    Test number
    796218954096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished in treads

  17. Fail33,160 miles (+4,342)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,160 miles
    Test number
    276667954026
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished in treads

  18. Pass28,818 miles (-12,693)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,818 miles
    Test number
    199134843402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,511 miles (+2,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,511 miles
    Test number
    828781142018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,822 miles (+6,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,822 miles
    Test number
    657118241070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,870 miles
    Test number
    340230950075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,870 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,870 miles
    Test number
    320820550096
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,485 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,485 km
    Test number
    113686459081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 CNO

Does L7 CNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 CNO is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 CNO?
The MOT on L7 CNO is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 CNO done?
L7 CNO was recorded at 261,157 km at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 14,009 km a year.
Has L7 CNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 CNO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 CNO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 13 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 CNO find?
L7 CNO passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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